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The importance of being earnest. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

The importance of being earnest
Finally we get behind the wheel of Lotus's new baby, the Evora. Can Lotus manage to stay true to itself in the move upmarket?

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 162
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.1

Urban mpg: 22.8
Extra urban mpg: 43.5
Combined mpg: 32.5
CO2 (g/km): 205


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4343
Height (mm): 1223
Width (mm): 1848
Wheelbase (mm): 2575
Front track (mm): 1567
Rear track (mm): 1575
Gross weight (kg): 1782
Kerb weight (kg): 1382
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse, naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUIV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3456
Compression ratio: 10.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 94.00 x 83.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per cylinder head (DOHC).
Max. power (bhp): 276 at 6400 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 258 at 4700 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive. Open differential with Bosch Electronic Differential Lock. Sports ratio gearbox optional.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Forged aluminium wishbones. Bilstein gas dampers. Eibach coaxial coil springs.

Steering: Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering. 2.86 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.14

Brakes: AP Racing four-piston calipers. ABS. Switchable Lotus Traction Control. HBA and EBD. Vented discs all round. Front: 350mm. Rear: 332mm. Sport Upgrade Pack brings cross drilled brakes among other things.

Wheels: Alloy. Front: 18-inch. Rear: 19-inch.

Tyres: Pirelli P Zero. Front: 225/40 ZR18. Rear: 255/35 ZR19.







 

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